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Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

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Bigdriver

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They looking to take on 150 new drivers this year and due to older guys retiring they will be recruiting for the next few years......Scotrail will always be there it’s just who runs it that changes at the end of the day they need driver so will be recruiting
 
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Hi everyone, I passed DMI on 1st August and have just received start date for 10th February. Stay positive - they are still starting training courses so I am sure you will all hear soon! I would imagine which depot you are in for plays apart on wait as well.
 
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dc007

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Cheers folks. Just wanted to check if anyone was in a similar position.... Patience is the key I guess!
 
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kickin aff said:
The governments decision to strip Abellio of the ScotRail franchise I suspect will have a knock on effect for those sitting in pools. I dont see Abellio spending any more money on training or indeed anything else because they are losing the contract in the future. Cannot see any further recruitment over the next 2 years until another company is awarded the contract or into public ownership.
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Means absolutely nothing !
 
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hiall

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Recruitment is going ahead as planned and will be looking for 100 plus. Should go online in next couple of weeks.
 
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hiall said:
Hi mate not naming names but someone near the top of the tree was in visitng depots this week.
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I see we heard it’s went from 200 down to about 50/60 people that’s cane for a building in Glasgow not want to mention who or where either lol
 
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Hi all,
I received an email today asking whether I am still interested on the role.
I had my DMI on 20th August and since then waiting! Finally got some positive news
 
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dc007

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If anyone on here has any tips or pointers for the 2nd assessment day I would be extremely grateful. I will be trawling through this thread again obviously but any additional help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
 
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dc007 said:
If anyone on here has any tips or pointers for the 2nd assessment day I would be extremely grateful. I will be trawling through this thread again obviously but any additional help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Hi great news!!! sorry can't help with your query but just being nosy... did your email basically ask if you're still interested, or have you been given a date for 2nd assessment? Also, I take it you're also going for around the Edinburgh area (not Inverness anyhow??)
 
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dc007

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Hi. Email just asked if still interested and whether any of my circumstances have changed (employer, convictions etc). Just advised that they intended on progressing application to the next stage. My area would be Yoker, Glasgow or Helensburgh.
 
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dc007 said:
Hi. Email just asked if still interested and whether any of my circumstances have changed (employer, convictions etc). Just advised that they intended on progressing application to the next stage. My area would be Yoker, Glasgow or Helensburgh.
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Hey that's really good, I was trying to figure out if they were just going to extend reserve pool time (ive been in since end of August), but obviously for you guys they are talking about next stage, thats still really positive. Good luck with your next stage!!!
 
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I've been given a date for my 2nd assessment and MMI. Really happy but now the hard work starts.
 
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pendy12

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Any advice on what to expect or advice would be great. I appreciate that the details are in the email but I always feel it's good to get some personal experience aswell.
 
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I applied last May when they advertised for 100 trainee drivers and didn't hear a thing from them until last week when I got a phonecall asking if I'm still interested.
Got an assessment day in 2 weeks covering Group Bourdon, TRP 1 + 2 and Tea-occ.

I assume they must have kept my profile on standby?
 
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Tynie said:
I applied last May when they advertised for 100 trainee drivers and didn't hear a thing from them until last week when I got a phonecall asking if I'm still interested.
Got an assessment day in 2 weeks covering Group Bourdon, TRP 1 + 2 and Tea-occ.

I assume they must have kept my profile on standby?
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Im exactly the same, apart from got emailed. 4th February for assesment so count down is on and the hard work begins! Read lots and lots on here, dont know if its all good though!
 
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